Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine ArticleMay 15, 2024 Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine To advance peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the United States must advance policies based on principles of international law, human security, justice, self-determination, accountability, and anti-discrimination. May 15, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
From Policy to Law: Strengthening Arms Transfer Principles ArticleMay 7, 2024 From Policy to Law: Strengthening Arms Transfer Principles The Biden administration's inconsistent implementation of the Conventional Arms Transfer policy risks complicity in rights abuses abroad, highlighting the need for Congress to safeguard rights protections. May 7, 2024 Laura Kilbury, Allison McManus
A Progressive, Principled, and Pragmatic Approach Toward China Policy ReportApr 11, 2024 A Progressive, Principled, and Pragmatic Approach Toward China Policy Meeting the foreign policy challenge of the 21st century. Apr 11, 2024 Dave Rank, Alan Yu, Michael Clark
Famine and Insecurity in Northern Gaza ArticleMar 29, 2024 Famine and Insecurity in Northern Gaza Famine is likely underway in the north of Gaza, a man-made crisis resulting from the Israeli government’s obstruction of aid delivery and failure to address a deteriorating security situation. Mar 29, 2024 Allison McManus, Khalil Sayegh
In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters ArticleMar 26, 2024 In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the Center for American Progress reflects on the enormity of its successes and the challenges the alliance faces in the years ahead. Mar 26, 2024 Robert Benson
Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support VideoFeb 24, 2024 Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support Two years into the Ukraine war, the United States faces a critical juncture: Will Congress rise to the occasion and bolster security assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and democracy? Feb 24, 2024 Robert Benson, Sam Hananel, Allison McManus, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley
Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs ArticleFeb 5, 2024 Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs Recent bipartisan Senate legislation provides security and humanitarian assistance in critical areas—Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and the Indo-Pacific—but Congress must ensure more oversight so that the funds are used according to U.S. law and policy. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. In the NewsFeb 1, 2024 Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. Former Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) calls on the United States to change its course immediately in Gaza in an op-ed published in Stars and Stripes. Feb 1, 2024 Stars and Stripes Rep. Andy Levin
Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape ArticleFeb 1, 2024 Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape The Democratic Progressive Party’s triumph in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election signals Taiwan’s resilience against the People’s Republic of China’s coordinated and intense interference efforts; but it also accentuates the critical need for nations worldwide to formulate robust strategies against escalating threats of interference, thereby safeguarding the integrity of global democratic processes. Feb 1, 2024 Alan Yu, Michael Clark, Megan Shahi
Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order ArticleJan 22, 2024 Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order Hungary’s democratic backsliding under Viktor Orbán threatens trans-Atlantic security, necessitating a strategic U.S. response to counter the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and protect our shared democratic values. Jan 22, 2024 Robert Benson
1.3 Million Active-Duty Service Members Would Go Without Pay During a Government Shutdown ArticleJan 10, 2024 1.3 Million Active-Duty Service Members Would Go Without Pay During a Government Shutdown As the U.S. Congress continues negotiations to pass a federal budget, active-duty service members and their families are once again left wondering if they will pay the price for extremist House Republicans’ political maneuvers. Jan 10, 2024 Rudy deLeon, Laura Kilbury, Kyle Peterson
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDec 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability ArticleDec 14, 2023 Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability The administration’s recent use of emergency authority to deliver artillery rounds to Israel undermines effective oversight of weapons transfers and the Biden administration’s own policies on civilian protection and human rights. Dec 14, 2023 Allison McManus, Laura Kilbury, Robert Benson
The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy ArticleNov 20, 2023 The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy The new Indo-Pacific supply chain deal demonstrates how the Biden Administration's new approach to foreign and economic policy furthers its industrial strategy. Nov 20, 2023 Ryan Mulholland
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 5 Actions Washington Should Prioritize Now ArticleNov 17, 2023 Israel-Hamas Conflict: 5 Actions Washington Should Prioritize Now The United States has an obligation to support Israel’s defense, but it should not be a blank check for collective punishment that brutalizes innocent civilians; the Biden administration should urge an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Nov 17, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Poland’s Democratic Resurgence: From Backsliding to Beacon ArticleNov 14, 2023 Poland’s Democratic Resurgence: From Backsliding to Beacon Poland's recent elections signify a major shift from democratic backsliding to a recommitment to EU values and democratic principles, with implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy. Nov 14, 2023 Robert Benson
The Origins of the Center for American Progress VideoNov 7, 2023 The Origins of the Center for American Progress After 20 years of serving the American people, CAP’s original founders reflect on the journey that the organization has taken from 2003 to the present day. Nov 7, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 4 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
Response to Horrific Attacks in Israel Must Avoid Collective Punishment for Gaza and Confront Obstacles to Peace ArticleOct 14, 2023 Response to Horrific Attacks in Israel Must Avoid Collective Punishment for Gaza and Confront Obstacles to Peace The horrifying Hamas terror attack on Israeli civilians has provoked an understandable imperative to bring the perpetrators to justice, but Israel must avoid collective punishment for Gaza that can bring a loss of moral clarity and reinforce historic grievances. Oct 14, 2023 Patrick Gaspard
Assessing Risk and Reward in the Saudi Megadeal ArticleSep 28, 2023 Assessing Risk and Reward in the Saudi Megadeal Negotiations around a “megadeal” for Saudi Arabia’s normalization with Israel should ensure the deal advances, rather than undermines, regional stability and prosperity. Sep 28, 2023 Allison McManus
Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future ReportSep 28, 2023 Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future The United States must act quickly, in concert with its allies, to secure an economically and environmentally sustainable supply chain of battery minerals that benefits and respects the rights of workers and front-line communities. Sep 28, 2023 Nicole Gentile, Anne Griffin, Robert Benson, 3 More Mark Haggerty, Mariel Lutz, Michael Clark
Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report outlining the need for a whole-of-government, society-wide approach to addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid overdose epidemic. Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSep 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States. Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction ArticleSep 6, 2023 Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction However, the long transition period presents a risk to Bernardo Arévalo and Guatemala’s fragile democracy. Sep 6, 2023 Joel Martinez, Dan Restrepo, Heba Malik
The United States, Ukraine, and the Global South ArticleAug 16, 2023 The United States, Ukraine, and the Global South Missed opportunities fuel global ambivalence on Ukraine; reforming political and economic decision-making bodies can help rebuild trust. Aug 16, 2023 Robert Benson
Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize In the NewsJul 10, 2023 Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize Lawrence J. Korb and Stephen J. Cimbala make the case for NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Jul 10, 2023 Real Clear Defense Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen J. Cimbala
A Democratic Tipping Point in Israel Past EventMay 17, 2023 A Democratic Tipping Point in Israel How attempts to undermine the courts have threatened Israel's democracy and mobilized its defenders May 17, 2023 Kate Donald, Erel N. Margalit, Thabet Abu Rass, 1 More Tal Schneider
To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable ArticleApr 5, 2023 To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable Democratic backsliding among U.S. allies such as Israel, India, and Mexico starkly illustrates the challenge for the United States’ foreign policy agenda. Apr 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Heba Malik
A Conversation With U.K. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Routes To Addressing Converging Domestic and Global Challenges Past EventMar 15, 2023 A Conversation With U.K. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Routes To Addressing Converging Domestic and Global Challenges How can U.S. and U.K. leaders increase cooperation under the “special relationship” to tackle the pressing issues that are converging both at home and abroad, including inclusive economies, threats to democracy, the climate crisis, and community justice and safety? Mar 15, 2023
Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? In the NewsDec 26, 2022 Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? Gordon Gray discusses Tunisian President Kais Saied's recent visit to the United States. Dec 26, 2022 The National Interest Gordon Gray
Nuclear Escalation Would Be Disastrous for Russia In the NewsOct 26, 2022 Nuclear Escalation Would Be Disastrous for Russia Lawrence J. Korb and Steve Cimbala argue why Russia would not be able to contain a nuclear war on Ukrainian territory. Oct 26, 2022 The National Interest Lawrence J. Korb, Steve Cimbala
A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy ArticleOct 19, 2022 A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy The 2022 National Security Strategy introduces new ideas on navigating strategic competition with China and Russia, investing at home, and a renewed focus on the fight against climate change. Oct 19, 2022 Peter Juul, Heba Malik
The Expanding International Reach of China’s Police ReportOct 17, 2022 The Expanding International Reach of China’s Police China’s Ministry of Public Security has expanded its global activities, increasingly threatening U.S. interests and influencing security sector governance around the world. Oct 17, 2022 Jordan Link
It’s time to close Guantanamo In the NewsOct 4, 2022 It’s time to close Guantanamo Elisa Massimino argues for the closure of the U.S. prison in Guantanamo, which, she writes, has become "a moral, legal, strategic, and financial sinkhole for our country." Oct 4, 2022 CNN Elisa Massimino
Focus Assistance to Tunisia—Don’t Suspend It In the NewsSep 18, 2022 Focus Assistance to Tunisia—Don’t Suspend It Gordon Gray argues that the United States should continue assistance programs that will further its core interests—security and democracy—rather than cutting off assistance to Tunisia following President Kais Saied’s anti-democratic power grab this past summer. Sep 18, 2022 The National Interest Gordon Gray
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action ArticleAug 17, 2022 How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action The Inflation Reduction Act puts the United States on track to meeting its Paris Agreement commitment and to reclaiming the mantle of global climate leadership. Aug 17, 2022 Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, Cassidy Childs
Rising Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea Offers Opportunities To Strengthen US-ROK Relations ReportAug 2, 2022 Rising Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea Offers Opportunities To Strengthen US-ROK Relations The Yoon administration’s posture toward China has important implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance and America’s strategic approach in the region. Aug 2, 2022 Haneul Lee, Tobias Harris, Alan Yu
Reviving arms control, post-Ukraine: Why New START still matters In the NewsJul 14, 2022 Reviving arms control, post-Ukraine: Why New START still matters Larry Korb discusses the challenges of nuclear arms control and U.S.-Russia relations that may arise once there is a negotiated peace settlement with Ukraine. Jul 14, 2022 the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen J. Cimbala
Extremist US Politicians Are Aiding and Abetting Autocratic Hungarian Regime ArticleJul 13, 2022 Extremist US Politicians Are Aiding and Abetting Autocratic Hungarian Regime The extreme right brazenly supports Hungarian efforts to impede U.S. and European Union allied interests, subverting policies that would ensure corporations pay their fair share and sanction Russia for its Ukraine invasion. Jul 13, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Mara Rudman
The Start of Three Golden Years? Past EventJul 12, 2022 The Start of Three Golden Years? Analyzing the Results of Japan’s Upper House Elections and the Impact of Abe's Assassination Jul 12, 2022
A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget? ReportJul 12, 2022 A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget? The Biden administration and Congress face eight challenges in calculating the size and distribution of a defense budget that has reached a record size. Jul 12, 2022 Lawrence J. Korb, Kaveh Toofan
Helping Afghans Without Helping the Taliban ArticleJul 11, 2022 Helping Afghans Without Helping the Taliban Creative policy thinking can help the United States and the international community avert the worst human security outcomes in Afghanistan. Jul 11, 2022 Peter Juul
The 9th Summit of the Americas is an Opportunity to Center Climate Action in Regional Security ArticleMay 26, 2022 The 9th Summit of the Americas is an Opportunity to Center Climate Action in Regional Security President Biden must capitalize on hosting this year’s Summit of the Americas to galvanize a regional security strategy that centers climate action. May 26, 2022 Joel Martinez, Frances Colón
A green salvo to counter Putin’s war in Ukraine In the NewsMay 16, 2022 A green salvo to counter Putin’s war in Ukraine John Podesta and Julian Popov discuss why—and how—the European Union and United States must transition to a clean energy economy in order to cut off funding to Russia via fossil fuels. May 16, 2022 Politico Europe Julian Popov, John Podesta
Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation TestimonyMay 2, 2022 Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation Alan Makovsky, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, provided testimony on March 31, 2022, before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the United States’ involvement in the Eastern Mediterranean amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. May 2, 2022 Alan Makovsky
Nuclear Proliferation Is Not the Answer to the War in Ukraine In the NewsApr 17, 2022 Nuclear Proliferation Is Not the Answer to the War in Ukraine Steve Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb discuss why the war in Ukraine is not a reason for any country to develop or deploy nuclear weapons. Apr 17, 2022 The National Interest Steve Cimbala, Lawrence J. Korb
As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People ArticleApr 6, 2022 As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People Congress should enact a temporary tax on windfall profits from the oil and gas companies that are raking in record profits at a time of crisis-level energy prices. Apr 6, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Trevor Higgins
Nuclear arms control: Still necessary, but more difficult than ever In the NewsApr 5, 2022 Nuclear arms control: Still necessary, but more difficult than ever Stephen J. Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb write about the importance and difficulty of nuclear arms control. Apr 5, 2022 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Stephen J. Cimbala, Lawrence J. Korb
Seeking Accountability and Justice for Crimes Committed in Ukraine ArticleMar 29, 2022 Seeking Accountability and Justice for Crimes Committed in Ukraine The international community’s message must be clear: Russia’s acts of aggression and any human rights violations against the Ukrainian people will not go unpunished. Mar 29, 2022 Carolyn Kenney
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.